Senior Mechanical Engineer (Cable Design)

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Cable Design) Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they're often classified. That's what you'll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you'll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

As the Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll design and develop in such areas as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines and/or machines. Basically, you'll test your skill and knowledge each and every day by working with the best of the best to complete projects on time and on budget.

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered What you bring to the table:
  • A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
  • Solid capability with solid modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
  • Solid capability with cable design tools (Mentor / Capital Harness preferred) to create cable harnesses and sand-alone cable designs and drawings
  • Solid knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, and government/industry standards
  • Follow all wire and cable construction, routing, and COORD requirements at a component and rack/cabinet design level
  • Use processes for design tools and design best practices to implement cabling designs
  • Assist in defining material and deliverables as a roll-up to the program lead
  • Provide support to the Manufacturing organization during the build cycle
  • Provide support to the Field Engineering organization during the installation cycle What sets you apart:
    • Ability to lead team in the preparation of project design, testing and prototype fabrication
    • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
    • Ability to quickly grasp and apply new information Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation.--With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas.--Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.--We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.--You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.--If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!
      
      General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.--EOE/Disability/Veteran Copyright 2021 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

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